2. NIJIGEN NO MORI Theme Park on Awaji Island

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Explore the two-dimensional world at this exciting anime theme park

NIJIGEN NO MORI is an amusement park located on the naturally beautiful Awaji Island, which is linked to the city of Kobe by the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge.
Here you can immerse yourself in a two-dimensional world and meet some of your favorite Japanese anime characters!


Our top 3 attraction picks

No.1 Godzilla Interception Operation—National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center

Plunge into the mouth of an enormous Godzilla on a zipline in this thrilling attraction!

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No.2 Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

Survive the barrage of a giant water gun as you glide down two ziplines over water, the longest being 225 meters!

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No.3 NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-SHINOBI-ZATO

Undertake special training on an obstacle course whilst experiencing the world of anime works and challenge yourself in a 3D maze and other attractions!

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Getting to Awaji Island NIJIGEN NO MORI from Kobe

Transportation: Highway bus
Travel Time: 50 mins (one-way)
Fare from Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal: 780 yen(one-way)

At the Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal, you can purchase a discounted package ticket combining a highway bus round-trip ticket with an admission ticket to NIJIGEN NO MORI.

NIJIGEN NO MORI website


Other things to see on Awaji Island

Awaji Island is the ultimate sightseeing spot that has a resort feel about it, even though it is located just over one hour away from Kobe by highway bus.

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Sunset viewing from Awaji Island in the Akashi Strait
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The hilltop Awaji Hanasajiki Garden is blanketed in flowers from season to season
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Onokoro Awaji World Park